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The sparky rock thread
Here in the PNW, rockhounding is more of a thing than in New England, I think. It's pretty common to come across rock specimens at antique shows, swap meets and yard sales. Sometimes the prices are...
View ArticleHot Snot fire paste
I was ordering myself a Leatherman from Battlbox when they had their 25% off Presidents day sale. $12.99 plus shipping even for prime members Amazon.com While looking around the website when I saw a...
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Poldark Outdoor Fire Retainer Grates ???
What are they called and what were they mainly used for? Lower left Lower right Throughout the series fires are seen in the devices. I have never seen anyone standing close to them to keep warm or...
View ArticleIdentifying And Using Fatwood In The Bush (VERY Picture Heavy)
Fatwood is a natural accelerant that can be used to start fires under virtually any conditions anyone might wish to build a fire. It is formed when a Pine tree dies while standing and the pitch settles...
View ArticleAgave stalk
So I thought I would make a walking stick out of one of the few agave stalks i have around the property(that will be another post in another forum ). I though the leftover pieces might be good for fire...
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Fat wood
After processing some fat wood a few weeks ago I needed more. The wife and I spent the day collecting more. Not quite a cord but close.
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The Meaning of "BACKLOG" it's fire related ;)
I've been doing research on early pioneers of Illinois and came across this interesting story of FIRE MAKING Legends and Tales of Yore Backlog As told by Sarah (Burlend) Allen It was grandmother Sarah...
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Found a Giant Drill Socket
While out hiking yesterday I found this giant drill socket laying on the beach. I’m sure it is naturally formed though it looks manmade. Much larger than I would want to use by myself. But would be...
View ArticleFrontiersmen Fire Method For Warmth
I’m reading Frontiersmen by Allan Eckert. It’s about the life of Simon Kenton. In the book he talks about a fire method showed to him by John Yeager that kept him alive many a nights in sun-zero temps....
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Goldenrod heads as tinder
While going out of order on my 5 natural tinder bush class, I wanted to find something that I could use that wasn’t used by many others that could burn well enough to light a twig fire. I did notice...
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Fancy outdoor grill advice.
How do I cook on this thing? Can I grill burgers on top? Coating on it seems suspect to me. Thanks, I’ve never used anything like this setup before.
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Another Fire set
Made this kit and made a striker from an old file. Char cloth, horse hoof, fat wood, birch bark. I just keep making them, am I addicted?
View ArticleThe Bic lighter is, as of now, the pinnacle of fire making
Cheap Available Reliable Probably has started more fires than anything else in the history of mankind.
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Ferro Rod Sunday
I tried to come up with a catchy title, but I figured this was best. The goal of this thread is to encourage regular practice with your ferro rod, using different techniques, tinders, etc. Start where...
View ArticlePalm Tree Scales
Just curious here, are those palm tree scales that peel and fall off any good for fire starting? I am visiting my son in FL and see these on ground. I don't really have any bushcrafting tools to try to...
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What's the best ferro rod?
So what's the best ferro rod?Mine are all hard surfaced and are somewhat difficult to get any sparks regardless of what I use to scrape them with.Are the Uberleben or Bayite rods better.I hear that...
View ArticleFeatherstick challenge
I know some will resent the fact that I am challenging the abilities of some but I think it’s important to be able to use your skills on the move. Much like how Marines grunts train to be lethal while...
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